Bound by love for tang yuan


Ooi (third from left, back row) with Khoon Hai (third from right, back row) and committee members with the young participants at the tang yuan-making competition at the PCTH’s 20th Winter Solstice celebration. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

FIVE-year-old Isaac Wee He Yi, from Singapore was clearly excited as he shaped little balls from colourful dough at the Penang Chinese Town Hall’s (PCTH) 20th Winter Solstice Festival celebration.

He was among the youngest participants of a competition to make tang yuan, which was held at the PCTH premises in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling in George Town, Penang.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Selangor working mothers can check eligibility for RM1,000 MamaKerja 2.0 aid starting Aug 17
Clarity needed on furniture in five-foot way ruling
Digitalisation transforming public services in Melaka
Alumni provides free bicycle, private swimming lesson for every pupil
‘Five-foot way dining rule may impede accessibility’
Grants provide lifeline for sick kids
Pekan Lama Rawang folk welcome rejuvenation plan
MBJB one-stop centre, city clinic at refurbished building
Digital push pays off for two Ampang food traders
Sukma set to generate RM200,000 for Sepang council

Others Also Read